Sox Machine

Latest Episodes:

Goodbye, Carlos Rodon and Nomar Mazara Dec 03, 2020

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Josh and Jim recap the Chicago White Sox non-tendering Carlos Rodon and Nomar Mazara for the 2021 season. What went wrong for both leading to this decision, and who are some possible targets for the White Sox to fill in the right field gap?
Plus, they take a look at the 2021 coaching staff that features a mixture of old and new faces working with Tony La Russa.

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2021 ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski Nov 18, 2020

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Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs
Josh and Dan discuss the 2021 Chicago White Sox ZiPS projections covering many topics:

Why now would be a good time to sign Lucas Giolito to a contract extension (and what ZiPS thinks that deal could look like)
How the White Sox should spend more on finding an RF solution than SP help
How Covid impacts ZiPS projections
What to expect from Luis Robert in Year 2

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Week in Review: Abreu wins MVP and La Russa is charged for DUI Nov 14, 2020

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It has been a pretty busy week for the Chicago White Sox. MLB announced Jose Abreu as the 2020 American League MVP, which was great news. The rumored hiring of Ethan Katz to be the next pitching coach is intriguing, and ESPN 1000 is the White Sox new radio home.
That alone is a busy week, but Tony La Russa’s pending DUI charge is an unnecessary distraction. Josh and Jim discuss it all on this edition of the podcast.

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2020/21 Free Agency Class Nov 02, 2020

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Josh and Jim look at the 2020/21 Free Agency class picking out possible targets for the Chicago White Sox to sign. They also discuss how Leury Garcia could be used playing under Tony La Russa, updates to the coaching staff, and answer your questions in P.O. Sox.
This episode is dedicated to a long-time friend of Sox Machine, Jim Osborn.

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Hello, Tony La Russa Oct 30, 2020

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The Chicago White Sox made the bold move of hiring Tony La Russa as their new manager. This episode recaps the White Sox's thought process, why this is Jerry Reinsdorf's decision, and ponder what it means for the team's near future.

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2020/21 Offseason Plans with Laurence Holmes Oct 26, 2020

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There have been great ideas flowing with the 2020/21 Sox Machine Offseason Plan Project, and in this episode, we invite some posters to share their ideas.
Plus, Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score stops by to share his thoughts on how the White Sox could attack this offseason. Instead of Tony La Russa, how about Bruce Bochy? And why Michael Brantley is one of his top targets for the White Sox to sign.

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2021 Offseason Plan Project Kickoff Oct 19, 2020

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Josh and Jim kickoff the Sox Machine 2021 Offseason Plan Project. Breaking down the key decisions offseason architects will need to make, some ideas to consider constructing the roster, and how the uncertainty of the market could impact the White Sox budget.

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Goodbye, Rick Renteria (and Don Cooper) Oct 13, 2020

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Josh and Jim recap the shocking news of Rick Renteria and Don Cooper's firings. They discuss why were they let go after a seemingly successful 2020 season, and who are the leading contenders to replace Renteria as a manager.

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Sox Machine on the Radio: Josh Nelson with Laurence Holmes Oct 07, 2020

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Air Date: 10-6-2020
Josh joins Laurence Holmes on 670 the Score to recap the 2020 White Sox season. What was one thing that went well for the White Sox, and what is one thing they must improve upon next season? Plus, the progress of Lucas Giolito and Tim Anderson, and the odds James McCann comes back next season.

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2020 Postseason: Season ends in Oakland and now time to look ahead to 2021 Oct 02, 2020

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Stream Date: 10-1-2020
Josh, Jim, and Greg recap Game 3 loss for the Chicago White Sox. Recounting Rick Renteria's steps managing the pitching staff and the missed offensive opportunities. They also look ahead to the upcoming offseason where there is much uncertainty for Major League Baseball.

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